This program is dedicated to educating undergraduates to get comprehensive development in moral, intelligent and physical abilities, to possess solid ground of fundamental theory, wide-ranged knowledge and strong practical ability, especially in the fields of bioinformation acquisition, processing, exploitation and application, to meet the requirements of new century development of life science and biotechnology-related industries. As a result, the graduates can be engaged in the basic research of life science, the technology development or management in industries related to biotechnology, information technology and so on.

Ⅱ．Learning Outcomes

Students should possess essential theories and knowledge in life science, computer technology, bioinformation technology and so on, and be well educated in engineering training and practice. The graduates are expected to be qualified for Research & Development in life science and development, and to play an important role in the transformation and industrialization of research results.

By the time of graduation, the students of the program are required to possess:

Taking the biological science, biotechnology and information technology as the foundation, the bioinformation acquisition, processing, exploitation and application as the core, this program aims to cultivate all-around and innovative talents for the research of life science and the development of biotechnology related industries.

Ⅳ．Main Disciplines

Life Science， Computer Science，Bioinformatics

Ⅴ．Program Length and Degree

Duration：4 years

Degrees Conferred：Bachelor of Engineering

Ⅵ．Credits Hours and Units

Minimum Credits Required for Class (including Curriculum and Practical Training): 160.5 credits. Major-related basic courses and core courses cannot be covered using credits from other courses in the program.

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